“First science fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OCTAVIAEBUTLER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First science fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 6, 2025, where it runs at 54 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 6, 2025 grid26DWent at8 ltrs›27DOnes with big blocks?9 ltrs›39DBread whose dough is rolled on a chakla7 ltrs›40DBritish royal Rod of Equity and Mercy, e.g.7 ltrs›45DUnprecedented5 ltrs›46DLip5 ltrs›47DBe sassy, with "off"5 ltrs›49DBall4 ltrs›51DAncient home to many pre-Socratic philosophers4 ltrs›52DVerb before lips and palms4 ltrs›53DThey may be fine4 ltrs›55DSmall songbird3 ltrs›56DDirectional suffix3 ltrs›57DSolicit3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 6, 20251AThey help you see the big picture12 ltrs›13ASwing states?13 ltrs›15AThings you can't do without14 ltrs›17AAnimal that's born with a full set of teeth5 ltrs›18AActress Dawson of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay"4 ltrs›19ASound from a chicken3 ltrs›21AStop working, say7 ltrs›24ABash4 ltrs›
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